You can communicate with a bot by having a regular chat conversation, in the same way you would when talking to another person. The more you use bots, the better they get at anticipating your needs. Skype bots become the quickest way to handle simple tasks, like shopping or managing your calendar, and the most effortless way to complete complex tasks, like planning a vacation from scratch.

Now, rather than switching between different apps or clicking through multiple Web pages, the bot does the work for you. Bringing a bot into a group conversation allows you to do things together with your friends, family, or co-workers like never before. Using a group bot, you and your friends can collaborate on a task such as planning a trip or choosing a restaurant or even play trivia together.

With bots, you can also bring in cards with detailed information and images-from travel destinations to ticket orders- directly into your Skype chats. New features like cards and groups allow Skype Bots to be more engaging and interactive in your daily chats.

Hipmunk Skype Bot
Add the Hipmunk Bot to inspire your next getaway by giving you the best flight, hotel, and general travel advice based on your specific preferences, such as price, vacation theme, or minimizing travel agony.

IFTTT Skype Bot
The IFTTT Bot will keep you informed with automated messages from the apps, devices, and websites you love based on the triggers of your choice, including breaking news, the weather, social media notifications, someone at your door, and more.

Skyscanner Skype Bot
The Skyscanner Bot lets you search for flights either individually or as part of a group, returning live prices and route options within Skype, based on location suggestions like "Paris in July" or "Spain."

Spock Skype Bot
You can even take a virtual Trek to the Stars! Chat with Spock, second in command of the USS Enterprise, to learn the ways of Vulcan logic.

StubHub Skype Bot
Add the StubHub Bot to find tickets to some of life's most memorable artists, athletes, performers and experiences-all in one chat. StubHub for Skype makes finding your next great experience as easy as chatting with friends.